Hopwood & Heywood Dec 2020

The current situation has
highlighted that the value of a
hub within the community can
never be underestimated.
The needs of our community
have changed dramatically
in the last nine months and
we have worked hard to
successfully adapt the business
to fulfil these needs and provide
support to many individuals
and families.
Although the provision of food has been our
focus, there have been many unexpected
additional benefits of staying productive and
active. The subsequent feedback received
from so many of our customers has been
overwhelming, many expressions of thanks
and appreciation from worried elderly
residents, anxious single parents, busy
parents trying to balance home schooling
with working from home, individuals who
live alone experiencing loneliness, bereaved
partners, widows and widowers, new
mums and unsettled youths. Many have just
needed a listening ear and a friendly face to
keep their spirits up. Being able to meet with
a small group of six, or with one friend for
a chat and a coffee and sit in the park has
been a life saver and a sanctuary for many.
With the added benefit of having Hopwood
Park so close to the Café, our customers
have been able to obtain benefit from sitting
outdoors, socially distanced.
The Tree House Café has ironically been in
the right place at the right time and our aims
are to continue to meet the needs of the
community who have supported us.
Sandra Trickett
Chair Person - The Friends of Hopwood Park
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